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    Panda Express

    2.3 (109 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Fast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Build Your Own Plate - 2 Half Sides ($10.60) Chow mein, kung pao chicken, and orange chicken
    Darrell P.

    It's exactly what you'd expect - cheap, Chinese fast food. That should sum it up for most people. If you're looking for made-to-order dishes, this isn't the place. Instead, you'll find trays of entrees and sides sitting under heat lamps. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." The reverse is also true: "You're going to get what you chose not to pay for." If you don't want to spend $20 on an entrée order of orange chicken and opt for the $11 three-item plate instead, that's fine - but don't be shocked when it doesn't live up to high expectations. I went to Panda Express with realistic expectations and left satisfied. Build your own plate ($11) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=7pI8bm4VQGqGWKNHrFM9qA Again, Panda Express is exactly what it promises to be - fast, Americanized Chinese food at a reasonable price. If you come in expecting gourmet, authentic flavors, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. But if you're craving a quick fix of orange chicken, chow mein, and kung pao chicken, Panda Express delivers on consistency. Photo (detail) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=aoGq1Ufw3NZdR8XLDYAQwg The restaurant itself is clean, and I find service to be rather efficient, though peak hours can mean a bit of a wait. The food, like at all Panda Express locations, sits in steam trays, so "freshness" depends on timing. Sometimes you'll get lucky with a fresh batch; other times, you can tell it's been sitting for a while under the heat lamps. The portions are decent for the price, but don't expect anything beyond what's standard for the chain. Some customers come in expecting restaurant-quality Chinese food and leave disappointed, but that's on them - this is a fast-food chain, not a fine dining, sit-down eatery. If you're looking for a quick and predictable meal, Panda Express does the job. Just manage your expectations, and you'll leave full and content. - Big Aloha! Food: 3 Ambiance: 3 Service: 3+ Value: 4

    Orange chicken bowl with white rice
    Sofia L.

    This is disgusting they gave me a square bowl and not a circle bowl. The workers were rude. I am not going here again.

    I ate some but honey walnut shrimp, chow mein, and broccoli beef.
    Jax A.

    Who doesn't like Panda! This food is delicious. Service was great! When they were out of honey walnut shrimp, they didn't hesitate to make me a fresh batch. Good people man. Very satisfied customer.

    Logan H.

    What in gods green earth is up with these portions? Just to let you know, this is with two entrees. Notice how they pack on the filler (fried rice) and give you the utter most weakest of portions. I just read another review where they did the same thing at this same location. I would rather have corona virus than get these despicable portions of entrees. Now I have to make a second dinner so I don't still have an appetite. I just took a bite of my rice, absolute shit, not cooked. Not my panda... *EDIT* Just opened my fortune cookie. "Don't be tempted by shortcuts- They're never worth it in the end." Take your own fortune cookie advice Ocean Ranch Panda.

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    6 years ago

    The food was good but the workers are rude. I get that you're busy but there's no need to be rude

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    4 years ago

    Dining area was small and I ordered some chicken with almonds and the almonds were old. Nice area to sit outdoor though..

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    5 years ago

    If you are looking to lose weight; this is your place! Several family members find issues post visiting, you get it!

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    6 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Worst Panda Express ever. Never answer the phone and they give the slowest service ever!

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    5 years ago

    This place is the worst run Panda Express I've ever been to. Always a long wait and somehow never seem to have the specialties cooked.

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    8 years ago

    Never a bad experience here. Food is the same great quality as any other restaurant in the chain.

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    Excellent service, consistent freshly made food. One of the only locations I will frequent.

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    Had the Peking Pork last night. Didn't take long for the classic signs of food poisoning to hit me. Disappointed in this location.

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    The portions are sooo small! They are half size then any other place I know! The stuff is nice and friendly.

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    Food was so SO good! Recently heard about this spot and had to go try it! Each dish was better…read morethan the next! Super authentic taste with quality fresh ingredients! Restaurant was super clean and service was friendly and fast! I was surprised how packed it was on a Tuesday night. But once you take your first bite, you'll see why! Best dish of the night for me was the braised tofu with mushroom in brown sauce! The tofu was so silky and comforting! We also got the whole fried fish, beef with black bean sauce, pan fried noodles, and the salt & pepper shrimp. Next time you're craving Chinese, you gotta try Classic Chinese!

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